sarah on October 8th, 2009

Nothing is spookier than creeping your way through an ancient graveyard while fall wind rustles dangling leaves and foggy mist circles around. For the ultimate entry into All Hallows Eve, check out some of these infamous graveyards guaranteed to give you goose bumps…
Boston – The Old Granary Burying Ground: Around since 1660, this graveyard [...]

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sarah on September 9th, 2009

Be it an all-frills romantic weekend away, a no-expenses-sparred honeymoon, or luxe just because, splurging on a picture-perfect posh escape is always a treat. We’re talking the kind of trip where the room itself is just as photo-worthy as the surrounding sights outside.
If you haven’t already, Perfect Escapes is inviting you to take the plunge [...]

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sarah on September 8th, 2009

Condé Nast Traveller has announced the winners of its annual reader survey, which covers everything one would need to know when it comes to luxury travel. Readers vote on their favorite sources, destinations and accommodations for work and play, and Condé Nast publishes the top 20 in each category. Check out a summary [...]

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sarah on May 15th, 2009

When it comes to luxury travel, the culinary experience can be just as important as the hotel. Fine dining and interesting restaurants will always compliment a luxury adventure, but so will exploring the local food markets. Exotic foods, new spices and produce, and an array of dishes are often as exciting as tourist [...]

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sarah on March 27th, 2009

ForbesTraveler published their list of the top shopping destinations worldwide and the chosen districts really do have something for everyone. Classics such as Paris, London, Soho New York and San Francisco made the list as staples for the shopping marathoners of the world, each with vast shopping districts of high quality and diverse clothing.
Others [...]

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sarah on March 3rd, 2009

Our friends over at HotelChatter are always on the pulse when it comes to hip events and their luxury hotel counterparts. Especially during fashion week where luxury hotels rule the post-runway night from NYC and London, to Paris and most recently Milan.
Here’s the 3 Top Fashion Week Hotels in Milan:
Hotel Bulgari Milan
Four Seasons [...]

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sarah on March 2nd, 2009

France has finally succumbed to the 5-star system used around the world to classify hotels. Beginning next month French hotels can apply for 5-star status, which will replace the current four stars available to top luxury hotels.
While French officials say most people recognize the outstanding service of France’s top hotels and thus do not [...]

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sarah on February 19th, 2009

CNN’s Fortune Magazine has come out with a list of the Best New Business Hotels around the world. The top 33 hotels that made the list each come with unique business amenities such as free WiFi, standard suite accommodations, sleek facilities, and excellent service. So whether you need to work off some of [...]

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sarah on February 2nd, 2009

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Travel plans this Valentine’s Day? A proposal in Paris, perhaps? Or maybe a romantic drive down the California coast, or up to wine country? It’s February (already), hearts of all ages are skipping beats and the air is thick with amore.
If you haven’t already, Perfect Escapes is inviting you to take [...]

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Congratulations to the Perfect Escapes’ hotels that made the TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice 2009 List in the “Luxury Hotel” category.
TripAdvisor selected 100 winning luxury properties from around the world based on the reviews of actual travelers. 61 of TripAdvisor’s top 100 luxury hotels are on Perfect Escapes. Here’s a sampling of the hotels on Perfect Escapes [...]

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